Arts Dec 28 The chart-topping hits and breakthrough music artists of 2024 By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery
World Dec 31 The influential people we said goodbye to in 2023 Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former first lady Rosalynn Carter and retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor are among some of the notable people who died this year. By Bernard McGhee, Associated Press
Nation Dec 31 Watch 14:19 A look back at the biggest news events that shaped 2023 and made history There is no question that we live in historic, unusual times, and 2023 added to the list of unprecedented events. We look back at the events that defined the year. By Lisa Desjardins, Lorna Baldwin, Azhar Merchant, Satvi Sunkara
Arts Dec 31 Watch 6:55 Critics weigh in on the best and most surprising podcasts of 2023 As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at — or better yet, a listen to — some of the most engaging, enlightening and entertaining podcasts of the year. Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah and The New Yorker’s… By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn, Maea Lenei Buhre
Science Dec 31 A look at the top science stories and breakthroughs of 2023 From good news to bad, from novel vaccines to insect invaders, this year left us with much to ponder. Knowable Magazine presents 12 newsworthy developments from 2023. By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine
Dec 30 Watch 5:03 NewsHour viewers reflect on the biggest moments of the year By Frank Carlson As we close out one year and look to the next, we bring you some reflections from our viewers on some of their high moments and low ones in 2022, as well as their hopes for themselves and the country… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 6:02 NewsHour viewers reflect on the grief, gratitude and hope they experienced in 2021 By Maea Lenei Buhre, Sam Lane As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at this year — full of immense challenge and loss, but also perseverance and hope. In recent days, we have reconnected with a number of the PBS NewsHour's viewers… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 8:40 Reflecting on 2018’s best films As 2018 comes to a close, we reflect on its best art -- starting with film. The year included some major blockbusters, but it was also notable for a number of movies containing a socially relevant message. Jeffrey Brown speaks… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch 10:58 What does 2014 promise for the year to come? By PBS News Hour What will history say about 2014? As the year comes to a close, Hari Sreenivasan gets insight from Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, Helena Andrews of The Washington Post and Evan McMorris-Santoro of Buzzfeed, who take stock of 2014 and… Continue watching